Most Inspiring Global HR Leaders 2025
In a world that’s constantly evolving, the true catalysts of change are the leaders who champion the people within their organisations. TradeFlock Magazine’s Most Inspiring Global HR Leaders 2025 edition celebrates the remarkable trailblazers who redefine what it means to lead in human resources. These visionaries aren’t just shaping organizational culture, they’re revolutionising it. In this exclusive edition, we dive deep into the journeys of exceptional HR leaders who have transformed the way we think about people, performance, and progress. From fusing data-driven strategies with human-centered leadership to pioneering agile HR practices that drive both innovation and empathy, these leaders are creating workplaces where talent thrives, cultures flourish, and success is a shared outcome. Through exclusive conversations, you’ll uncover the stories behind their groundbreaking strategies, leadership philosophies, and success mantras. From navigating organisational transformations to fostering high-performance, empowered teams, their insights will inspire and empower the next generation of HR leadership. Join us in celebrating the visionaries who are rewriting the rules of HR, making workplaces more inclusive, innovative, and inspiring, one transformation at a time.
Jennifer blends a sales-marketing mindset with transformative HR leadership to power business success. Her people-first strategy turned a compliance-led culture into a high-performing, empowered workforce, driving unprecedented growth and engagement. She is creating a culture where every employee feels activated, valued, and heard.
Anam Irfan is Chief People Officer at Bytespark.ai, where she fuses data-driven strategy with human-centered leadership to drive bold transformation. With 16+ years across Majid Al Futtaim, ENEC, and Tenaris, she excels at embedding agility, digital-first HR, and cultural resilience into global organisations.
Antigoni Pavlou is a seasoned HR leader with 20+ years of cross-industry experience, shaping high-impact people strategies across consulting, retail, real estate, and shipping. From building HR departments from the ground up to driving large-scale transformations, she integrates HR deeply into business strategy and cultural evolution.
Berengere Peter blends sharp financial insight with deep human empathy as Group Head of People Experience at Admiral Group PLC.From global consulting to shaping award-winning workplace cultures, she champions people-first strategies that drive performance and belonging.
Ilham Mouhriz is the Vice President and Head of HR at Capgemini Morocco, known for translating cross-sector experience into forward-thinking people strategies.With a background spanning automotive, hospitality, consulting, and tech, she crafts agile HR solutions that drive performance, engagement, and retention.
Mark Lewis is architecting a culture where people fuel progress, inclusion sparks innovation, and strategy meets soul. From turning data into decisions to building emotionally intelligent leaders, he’s reshaped HR into a powerhouse of transformation and trust. With tech in one hand and empathy in the other, Mark is charting a new course where HR drives business.
Dr. Nadiya Bastaki is the powerhouse behind Etihad Aviation Group’s people-first revolution, charting new skies as Chief People & Corporate Affairs Officer. A pioneer in aviation medicine and HR transformation, she blends empathy with strategy to build future-ready, resilient workforces.
Nanthini transitioned from finance to HR to ignite people-powered success. With 29+ years in hospitality, she fuses financial acumen with strategic HR, driving cost-effective, high-impact talent solutions and award-winning transformation. She continues to champion innovation, employer branding, and purpose-driven leadership.
Paulo Pisano leads HR at Booking Holdings with a rare mix of heart, resilience, and foresight—redefining what it means to lead through crisis and culture. From steering a global workforce through the pandemic to embedding equity and empathy into strategy, he’s built more than policies—he’s built trust.
Udayapriya IMBULPITIYALAGE
Group Head of Human Resources and Administration
Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd & Global Group of Companies
Udayapriya is a transformational HR leader with 18+ years of experience in aligning people strategy with business growth. At GRI, he spearheaded a cutting-edge OKR-based Performance Management System, driving measurable outcomes in productivity, engagement, and leadership development.